Black Lawyer Turns Resignation Into Severance

We represented an attorney (“Attorney”) against a small New York law firm (“Firm”).

Attorney, an African-American lawyer with a decade of experience working for other law firms and large organizations, had been at his current Firm for six years. During that time, he brought in a major client for the Firm and was instrumental in diversifying the Firm’s portfolio of clients and prospective clients.

Within five months of retention, we obtained significant severance for Attorney, despite his resignation.

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Young & Ma LLP

We are employment lawyers in NYC located at:575 Lexington Avenue
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New York, NY 10022

Testimonials

Tiffany Ma was referred to me by a lawyer friend, who knows her and her work very well. He thought that my case was weak but felt that if anyone could get a positive result, it would be Tiffany Ma and was he ever right. From the moment, I talked to her, I was impressed by her level of knowledge and her ability to assess the situation in a positive and understandable way. I had been terminated from a job and there was defintiely age discrimination and discrimination based on my ethnicity. Additionally, Tiffany was very direct and asked the appropriate questions and made me feel comfortable and pleased that I may finally have someone who would give me a voice. Working in the industry in which I worked, discrimination is pervasive especially if one is a woman and over 50. With a little digging and some additional information, Tiffany was also, able to discern that not only had I been treated in an inappropriate and illegal way but I had commissions and wages owed to me. Tiffany has an incredible work ethic and amazing negotiating skills. When even the mediator said that my former boss was difficult, Tiffany stood her ground and didn’t give an inch. She not only won the case for me, she made me feel validated. The monetary settlement far exceeded my expectations. She’s a winner all the way! I would recommend her in a New York minute. There are not enough accolades to bestow on her that would be enough.

-Client

I was referred to Tiffany through a friend who knew of her/her firm and I am forever indebted for the work she did for me. From the moment I reached out, she was incredible — very responsive and incredibly patient, understanding and detailed. She took over an hour with me on our initial call to learn about my situation and circumstance and then took the time to learn all the details of my case with such care and efficiency. From there, she was always very honest and so professional when dealing with my case and former employer. Not to mention, she is a powerhouse! She is well known in the industry, knows the players and the game. She honestly and earnestly cares for her clients and it shows in her outcomes for them. I could not thank Tiffany enough for all the dedication and hard work she poured into my case! I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND her!!!

-Client

I will be forever grateful for Tiffany Ma and her legal services. Thanks to Tiffany, I was able to successfully resolve and move forward from a traumatic and hellish employment case. Tiffany was right by my side every step of the way, providing me constant support via phone, text and email around the clock. Her guidance and expertise gave me confidence in pursuing my case and I couldn’t have asked for a better outcome. I highly recommend Tiffany Ma and cannot speak highly enough on my experience in working with her. Thank you for helping me find justice and peace of mind!

-Client

Please let me start off by personally recommending Tiffany Ma. She’s well-known in the industry and puts herself out there because she genuinely loves the game and cares for her clients. I’ve been where you are months ago and I know that feeling of raising hope and preparing for uncertainty. Tiffany got me very favorable results thru some very challenging times. I’m glad I wasn’t alone. Good luck.

-Client

You are amazing!!! There is a reason why you come highly recommended, thank you :)

-Client

Tiffany Ma of Young and Ma comes highly recommended for a host of Factors and she is my ‘go to’ referral lawyer in the areas of employment law and employment discrimination. Coming from diverse legal background that has run the gamut from White Shoe law firms to Boutique client centered practices she brings a large firm mentality, polish and sense of professionalism to the cases for which her firm is retained and at the same time provides the personalized attention that a boutique practice offers. Her knowledge of the law in her area of practice is exceptional as is her devotion to preparation, legal research and presentation. In short, upon hiring Ms. Ma’s firm you are placing yourself in highly capable and experienced hands!

-Lawyer

This was my first time going to Tiffany and I surely would go to her if ever another issue came up. She is extremely knowledgeable and very professional. I never had to wait for a response; she always kept me in the loop and always made herself available.

-Client

“You are an incredible lawyer. I am very lucky to be your colleague and friend. This is an outstanding result.”

-Co-counsel

“I wanted to express my gratitude for guiding me through a process that was highly stressful, emotionally and mentally challenging, especially trying as a new mom. The ordeal was beyond anything I thought I would have to go through. You were not only there to advocate for me legally, but any settlement from them is a moral vindication too. This may sound rhetorical, but when do you sleep?! You are always there, quick to respond; answering my questions, addressing concerns promptly at all hours. Even though we’ve never met, after 3 months of correspondence, I feel like I know you, at least confident in your professionalism! Thank you again!”

-Client

“The most caring and professional lawyer out there! Best experience, best lawyer. She is extremely knowledgeable and very professional. I never had to wait more than 24 hours to get her response. She always made herself available, always responding to me via email or telephone and walked me through the process of what to expect. I trusted her 100% on my case and she actually won the motion. I would definitely recommend her to anyone. Thank you, Tiffany!”

-Client

“Tiffany is very smart, knows labor law very well and is battled tested. She is ball of energy and a force to be reckoned with. She learned a lot of her skills working for large corporations and is now protecting the little guy. Guided me through some difficult times and helped me successfully resolve the issues.”

-Client

“I have talked to several lawyers so far, and you have been by far the most helpful. Your attention to detail and the amount of care you put into your work is really outstanding.”

-Potential Client

“I had the opportunity to work with Tiffany on a tough case. Tiffany is very competent and experienced in her area of practice. She showed lots of empathy in my situation and gave me lots of great advices and insights. Her service fee is also very reasonable given her level. Tiffany truly has genuine interests in her clients, I would strongly recommend her to my friends for employment related cases.”

-Client

“Thank you very much for your effort. Both my wife and I were deeply impressed by your expertise and efficiency. We are grateful that [attorney] referred you to us and you represented my case.”

-Client

“Tiffany is my go to lawyer for employment related matters. I’ve referred friends to her, and she’s taken the time to discuss their cases with them prior to being retained. She was recently retained by a friend of mine and handled her case phenomenally and secured a generous severance package for her. Her knowledge of employment litigation is unmatched by anyone I know.”

-Referral source

“Thanks for the relentless efforts over weekends and working around the clock.”

-Client

“Thanks, Tiffany, for your courtesy and professionalism throughout this process. I’m glad we were able to help the parties come to a mutually acceptable resolution. It was a pleasure working with you as well.”

-Opposing counsel

“This Thanksgiving I am thankful for you. :)”

-Client

“I told this client before you do anything, call Tiffany. If you have a case, she will tell you. If you don’t have a case, she’ll tell you. If you have something in between, she’ll tell you.”

-Referral source

“Thank you, amazingly helpful advice as always.”

-Client

“Thank you. I do appreciate everything you have done & are doing. I am extremely confident in your work. You saw the bigger things where I was focusing on the little things. It’s just very clear they don’t want me there. Before you, I would cry, get sick to my stomach, be scared to look at my emails, hyperventilate when my supervisor is telling me I am wrong entering in my time. Since you, I am more confident that it’s not me, it’s them. I always worked my ass off for that company. It is degrading the things I have to do meanwhile everyone else on the project don’t have to do what they are making me do. And to boot I am doing more work then a paralegal in any staff counsel office and I am at the same grade as a brand new paralegal. And everyone else on the project got to keep their grade. I am still nervous going to work but since I have you as my attorney I am not getting sick anymore and smile more. So I think everything is going to work out really great. I am confident in your work. So thank you.”

-Client

“Tiffany is an exceptional attorney who is extremely professional and has an eye for details. I retained her recently in a matter involving severance and was very pleased with the outcome. To put it simply, anyone in need of legal assistance involving employment law could not be in better hands.”

-Client

“Tiffany Ma is an excellent attorney, and I highly recommend her to anyone who is seeking out legal representation for a labor or employment issue. Not only is Tiffany sharp, extremely knowledgeable and compassionate, she is also deeply committed to resolving her clients’ cases in the most just and honorable way possible. She passionately and assertively stands up for the rights of her clients—and I felt incredibly secure knowing that I was in her competent hands. Tiffany took my case very seriously and did her best to expedite the resolution, with the best possible outcome. She also provided updates on a regular basis so that I was up to speed on all facets of the case. Overall, she was a pleasure to work with and I am still thankful for the expert help that she provided in my time of need.”